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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,072.52, 507,214.89 and 203,291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,072.52, 507,214.89 and 203,291.76 is: 305,001.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,072.52 : 507,214.89 = 203,291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,072.52/507,214.89 = 203,291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,072.52x = 507,214.89 × 203,291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,072.52x = 103,112,607,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,112,607,686.31/338,072.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,001.45

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